Now that the war has been rekindled, Shondra Carvein has to confront the growing power inside her. As the Winterlands' army moves closer to the populace, she must learn from her mother how to use the magic to create items that can be used to fight off the enemy. But will the cost of creation be too much for her to face?Liam Carvein thought he would have time to settle in to his alliance with his aunt in the Summerlands and learn more about the people he would be fighting alongside. He never would have expected to be on his way back to the Winterlands to gather information in a scouting party. With those who until recently wanted him dead, Liam hopes that he is able to get the chance for revenge on his siblings for what they did to their father and brother.